Bumthang Tour Information, Places to Visit in Bumthang - Book budget trips with Dreamcaster Tours

Bumthang is often referred to as the ‘Switzerland of the East’. It is a beautiful wide valley open valleys with snow capped mountain peaks and lush green country side. The fast flowing mountain streams also adds a bit more charm to this already beautiful heaven. The place is home to beautiful temples and monasteries that offer unmatched rich spiritual experience, purely magical and unique. It is definitely an offbeat beauty that should be quite high on your place to visit in Bhutan.

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Places of interest around Bumthang

Jambay Lhakhang

It is one of the oldest temples founded in the 7th century by Songtsen Gampo, a Tibetan King. It is said that, the king was destined to construct a staggering 108 temples in a single day, to suppress a demonic entity in the region and this beautiful temple is one of those 108. . This temple is one of those 108 temples. Guru Rinpoche is believed to visit this destination and considered it a sacred and extremely pious destination.

Wangdicholing Monastery

It was the first palace in Bhutan that was not designed as a fortress but as the principal residence of the first king of Bhutan, Ugyen Wangchuck. The entire administrative body used to move from Wangdicholing to Kuenga Rabten in winter. Later on, it was inherited by Ashi Choeki Wangchuck, an aunt of the fourth king. Now, it is used as a monastic school.

Chokhor Valley

This beautifully smooth terrain with its numerous temples and the apple trees is a sheer delight for the tourists. The visitors who come here can marvel at the scenic Trongsa Dzong that lies on the top of the steep ridge which drops off amidst the clouds in the southern end. It is also regarded often as an overnight destination for travellers heading towards eastern or central Bhutan.

Kurje Lhakhang

Often regarded as one of the sacred sites of Bhutan, this temple consists of three divisons which are surrounded by 108 Chorten walls. It is not just a sightseeing but also great for pilgrimage. The oldest among the temples was constructed on the rock where Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated. The second building is also called the Sampa lhundrup temple and houses a colossal statue of Guru Rinpoche.

Mebartsho

The Burning Lake, Mebar Tsho is located along the way to the Tang village over the feeder road under Bumthang valley. It takes approximately thirty minutes’ drive to the Mebar Tsho from Chamkhar town. Mebar Tsho is considered one of the most sacred sites in the region as it is related to the renowned religious treasurer (Terton) Terton Pema Lingpa.